PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective July 16, 2012. The Veteran also received SMC based on housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher disability rating. The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent prior to April 9, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD with panic attacks has been dismissed due to the Veteran and his representative withdrawing their appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right knee disability were allowed in May 2020, resulting in the establishment of service connection. As such, there remains no case or controversy over which the Board may presently exercise jurisdiction.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise for total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence that has not been reviewed by the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been rated at 50 percent since April 25, 2016. The Board found that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they cause occupational and social impairment but not to the extent of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, PTSD, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are all denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the DSM-5 criteria and are related to her military experiences.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hand tremors and left renal cyst are being remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are etiologically linked to his service in Vietnam. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted an initial rating of 50%. Service connection was established for PTSD, and her claim for nerve damage to the right pelvis was reopened.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. The claim will be reconsidered with a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for further development and examination, including service connection for PTSD, metastatic carcinoma of the lung, colon condition, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status, cause of death, and death pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, including VA and private treatment records from the Veteran's time in the 1980s, at the Vet Center in Los Angeles, California, and any counseling he received for panic attacks. The appellant is asked to provide necessary identification of sources.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of July 9, 2010. The Board found that the Veteran met eligibility criteria for PTSD on April 11, 1980 and his symptoms existed since then.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are found to be related to a verified in-service stressor, specifically sexual assault during military service. As such, the appeal for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in several conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran and his attorney withdrawing their appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from December 7, 2009 to March 9, 2012 and increased to 50 percent thereafter. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Service connection for total disability due to individual unemployability prior to June 25, 2019 was also denied.